Materials Team Lead- Darien

Summary:

Performs general warehouse work including loading and unloading of trucks and movement of material within the warehouse or production facility. Work includes receiving, storing and moving materials to the production area as well as preparing orders for shipment, maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring that the material flow to production is timely and accurately transacted.

Essential Responsibilities:

With proper company certifications, safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to safely and efficiently move inventory and materials of various dimensions around the warehouse and production facility in accordance with safety regulations such as those administered by OSHA.

Inspect incoming inventory and equipment for quality before storing or rerouting. Identify damaged, lost or missing merchandise and notify supervisor immediately.

Processes appropriate inventory control records and cycle counts maintaining accuracy using RF Scanners or ERP system (Epicor) as needed.

Transport finished products and materials to shipping area and prepare for safe shipment.

Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, storage areas and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping, receiving and supply areas; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Ensure that power vehicles are in proper working order by conducting required pre-trip inspections per checklist.

As needed, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds of materials to assist in production. Learn and execute team lifts for items over 40 pounds. Adhere to all safety procedures including the use of personal protective equipment, navigating the plant with alert behavior, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly.

All other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience including the ability to apply math (fractions, ratios, measurements) and to read, comprehend, and convert instruction manuals/diagrams into work

Demonstrated experience safely operating cranes, lift trucks and other warehouse equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ability to obtain Lift Truck certification by completing PSI on-site Training Program

Preferred Qualifications:

Comfort with technology including MS Office, Excel, Outlook and the ability to quickly learn Epicor ERP system is a plus

Bilingual Spanish/English

Prior experience using Lean manufacturing and/or ISO9001 methodologies, processes, or tools is helpful

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